The Government risks a significant political backlash in flood-hit regions at the next general election unless it gets serious about combating climate change, according to a new poll published yesterday. 

The Environment Agency is holding two meetings to set out plans for the second phase of a £26-million scheme to strengthen the banks of the Whittlesey Washes which is due to start later this year . 

A river will be diverted to flow along a newly constructed course if a proposed innovative £5.5 million flood protection scheme in Newcastle led by Northumbrian Water goes ahead.

The wettest winter on record is likely to result in insurers paying an estimated £1.1 billion for flood insurance claims and the projected cost of storm damage  for the period 23 December 2013 to 28 February this year, according to updated figures released today by the Association of British Insurers.

Associated British Ports, the UK’s leading ports operator, has said that the £20-million Grimsby Flood Alleviation Scheme will create inward investment potential in the area.

The House of Commons Select Committee for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has launched a new inquiry into the Government’s Flood Re insurance proposals.